Google's Pixel handset is leaked by carriers ahead of tomorrow's launch

We're a day away from a momentous launch event by Google (stay tuned for our live coverage here), where Google is expected to unload the next phase of its mobile strategy with new smartphones, Chromecasts and possibly VR-focused hardware. The big news coming out of that event will no doubt be Google's retiring of the Nexus line and move upscale to its #madebygoogle Pixel Line (which is really made by HTC).

Bell and TELUS have already jumped the gun and leaked renders of what the pixelphones will look like and now Carphone Warehouse has leaked a ton of information on the new devices.

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Amazon looks to fill many more positions on its Alexa team

Amazon is getting even more aggressive with developing the Alexa voice assistant technology with its current hiring spree. At the moment, Amazon is looking to fill 399 positions for different locations. Some of the jobs include data engineers, product managers, and machine learning scientists with locations ranging from Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle, to Tempe, Arizona, to Sunnyvale, California, among others. The hiring push comes on the heels of the expansion of Amazon’s voice-controlled Echo speakers.

Source: Recode

Formula E’s VR race highlights changes how you experience the sport

Formula and Virtually Live have found a new immersive way for fans to experience the FIA Formula E Championship. Announced back in March, highlights of the 2015/2016 season are now available on Virtually Lives platform and can be seen on the Oculus, Steam, and Viveport virtual reality stores. The app features 20 minutes of race content from the Long Beach, Berlin, and London ePrixs. You can view things from the driver of your choice or different positions around the track, including the VIP club. It shows you real-time stats from the cars and the TV feed as well as being able to hear the audio broadcast from the race. This preview is the lead-up to Formula E and Virtually Live’s plans to having a live VR experience in the upcoming third season.

Tesla’s Q3 marks new quarterly records for vehicle delivery and production

Tesla Model S

In terms of vehicle production and deliveries, Tesla’s managed to set new quarterly records for the third quarter. According to data released by the company, there’s a 70 percent increase for delivery this quarter or a delivery of around 24,500 vehicles and a 37 percent increase in production from 18,345 to 25,185. The models delivered were made up of 15,800 Model S sedans and 8,700 Model X SUVs. Around 5,500 more vehicles are in transit to customers by the end of Q3.

Tesla expects Q4 deliveries and production to be roughly the same to Q3, even if Q4 is a shorter quarter and there is “the challenge of delivering vehicles winter weather over holidays.” The company also believes that it’ll reach the estimated 50,000 vehicles delivered in the second half of the year.